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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Police Issue HSc

« on: December 01, 2017, 04:36:16 PM »

I thought I was bidding against the members of this forum! Clearly, I over paid, but I felt the seller was not highlighting the L proof mark or vintage at all.


Thank you for your assessment and explanation on the variation.  The tables within The Mauser HSc Pistol (Burnham/Theodore) a touch confusing.  In any event, an amazing resource.

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Model HSC Pistol / Police Issue HSc

« on: December 01, 2017, 01:34:00 PM »

I am hoping to have your thoughts on a recent acquisition.  I believe I managed to purchase a 1942 Police issued Mauser HSc.


1) Serial number potentially indicates Early Wartime (preAugust), 1942
2) Eagle/L acceptance stamp. 
3) Magazine (Flat metal floor plate with Mauser banner)
4) Tapered magazine release and machined lanyard loop hole
5) Partial serial number on slide (electro pencil
6) Partial serial on barrel (stamped)


Assuming I have not been duped on the above, would this be a Variation 1 or 2.  The firing block is a "Long Block" design.  I am not sure what differentiates a variation 1 vs. variation 2. 


Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.... oh one last question... how can you tell if the wooden grips are authentic and not just old or old looking!

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Complete Dismantle

« on: November 25, 2017, 05:54:53 PM »

Thank you for your reply and of course advice. I was really hoping to pull this one apart to really understand the mechanism.  Here are few photographs for your viewing pleasure. The appearance of the serial number appear a little odd to me. Based on tables published by Burnham et al the serial number indicates a 1942 production year, civil  issued (no stamps).  The magazine is a half moon type.


Today, my son and  I fired about 25 rounds or so. The gun fired flawlessly with the exception of the following observations:


1) With an empty magazine and slide locked back, occasionally the slide could be pulled back a little and then the slide would go forward.


2) The magazine release is a little stiff. I feel that the slide is applying forward pressure on the empty magazine making it tougher to remove.


Other than that, really enjoyable to shoot and accurate to boot. 

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Model HSC Pistol / Complete Dismantle

« on: November 25, 2017, 02:16:21 PM »

Good afternoon...  I am new member and I wish to first thank all of the legacy members who have built this wonderful forum.  I have already greatly benefited from the many posts and information within...


I recently purchased a commercial model HSc and I wish to completely dismantle the firearm, clean, and rebuild.  Are there any definitive guides that detail the proper techniques/methods to disassemble a Mauser HSc. Can you please suggest cleaning solvents that would be appropriate to use. I wish to bring this particular firearm back to bristol condition.

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